Three weeks in a row! Its an embarassment of radio riches! This week, Jared and Mike get into the nitty gritty with Christine Brackenhoff & Abby Noroozi to find out just how the community radio sausage is made. Did you know; community radio stations don’t actually make any sausage at all?!? Learn that fact, and others on this week’s episode of Unspoken Requests!
Episode 146 with guests Rick Sebak (public TV hero), Lewis Rogers (local ne’erdowell), and Scott Kirkpatrick (wine maker)
It’s WFHB fund drive season, bb!! So, here’s a bonus episode fer ya.
Jared and Mike are joined live-to-tape-via-satellite by none other than THE Rick Sebak to talk about his TV career, and upcoming (first ever!) visit to Bloomington. Lewis Rogers stops by to talk about the joys of community radio, and formerly-local Napa Valley wine maker, Scott Kirkpatrick, pops in to class up the joint.
Episode 145 with no guests, but still!
They’ve made one hundred and forty-five of these things?? You heard right, folks! Join Jared and Mike in the studio as they listen to records and discuss such illuminating topics as; Jared’s return to auto maintenance, eclipse traffic, reward program schemes, and much, much more!
Episode 144 with guests Josephine McRobbie & Joseph O’Connell (Gibson & Toutant), and Josh Brewer and Addison Rogers (Cicada Cinema)
It’s Wednesday night all over the world! This week, Jared and Mike are joined by Josephine McRobbie and Joseph O’Connell, aka Gibson & Toutant, to talk about their new album, On The Green. BUT WAIT, THAT’S NOT ALL!! Josh Brewer and Addison Rogers are also in the studio on behalf of Cicada Cinema to tell us all about the upcoming visit and film festival from none other than the legendary Rick Sebak!
Episode 143 with guest Alex “Bev” Swartzentruber (cohost, “It’s a Beautiful Day In The Gulch”)
Jared and Mike have returned yet again to make the show. This go round, they’re joined by the ever-charming Alex Swartzentruber to talk about fast food breakfast, Jared’s unfounded, slanderous, accusations against Mike, documentary films, and much much more!
Episode 142 with guest Kora Puckett (musician)
For the 142nd time, Jared and Mike are BACK, BABY!! This time they jaw with musician Kora Puckett about his new EP, “3 Songs”, and then later talk about Mike’s recent elective cosmetic surgery.
Episode 141 with guest Addison Rogers (Locally Living Legend)
Jared and Mike are – you’re not gonna believe this – back! And this time they’re talking to Addison Rogers about french fry containers, hotdog preparation, terms of endearment, Terms of Endearment, and much, much more!
Episode 140 with guests Anna & Aaron Denton
Jared and Mike are back! This time, they’re joined by local mainstays, Anna & Aaron Denton, who hold the distinction of being guests on this show more times than anyone else. Topics of discussion include; all of the George Foremen, Optometrist vs Dentist, and more!
Episode 139 with guests Eric Deines & John Williamson (Ulyssa), and Craig Peyton (musician)
Jared and Mike are back in the studio, this time with three, living, in-person guests! From art project/record label, Ulyssa, Eric Deines and John Williamson, alongside musician Craig Peyton to talk about his brand new life-spanning compilation, Overflight!
Episode 138 with guests Gregg Turkington & Erik Paparozzi (Neil Hamburger Presents: Seasonal Depression Suite)
Jared and Mike are joined LIVE via satellite by Gregg Turkington and Erik Paparozzi to discuss their new album; Neil Hamburger Presents: Seasonal Depression Suite!
Episode 137 with guests Jordan Davis (No Dishes Podcast), Addison Rogers & Alex Swartzentruber (Busman’s Holiday)
Jared is in heaven as his favorite local podcast host, Jordan Davis, joins us in the studio to talk Bloomington Restaurants and tell us about his podcast, No Dishes. Then, Jared and Mike get a call from Busman’s Holiday to check in from the road!
Episode 136 with guest Dave Hill (author)
Jared and Mike are at it again! This time with their old pal, author, comedian, and musician, Dave Hill to talk about his new book, The Awesome Game.
Episode 135, Happy Birthday In Hell!
Jared and Mike make their triumphant return to the studio to find out; what is the meaning of the word, “spooky”, who is in Hell and are they having a happy birthday, have you ever been to someplace haunted? And much, much more! Well, maybe not “much much”, but at least “much”, probably!
Episode 134 with guests Addison Rogers and David Woodruff
Jared and Mike are still back! Strap into episode 134 for the California Saga pt 2, and illuminating insights from guests Addison Rogers and David Woodruff!
Episode 133 – The California Saga, Part I
Jared and Mike have returned from California with wild tales of the American west.
Episode 132 with no guests, but Mike does gripe about the conveniences of the modern world
Jared and Mike are back in the studio, and Jared is too tired for Mike’s bad attitude.
Episode 131 with a big announcement!
All the guests had to bail due to legitimate unforseen circumstances, but Jared and Mike persevere, nonetheless.
Also, there’s a commercial at the top of the show for Mike’s new album, Guess For Thrills, and you can find out all about it here: www.mikeadamsathishonestweight.bandcamp.com
Episode 130 with guest Bethy Squires (Hollywood Journalist)
Jared and Mike return to the studio to chat with their old pal, Bethy Squires, who gives them a feet-on-the-ground update regarding showbiz’s ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
https://archive.org/download/ur-130-pv/UR%20130-pv.mp3
Episode 129 with guest Rachel Lichtman (Programme 4)
What a treat! Jared and Mike return to the studio where they are joined LIVE via satellite by none other than the incomparable Rachel Lichtman! Rachel is here to tell us all about her brand new venture called Programme 4, which Jared and Mike love to death and can’t stop gushing about. For real, watch Programme 4 right away, you won’t regret it, especially if you love great stuff.
Episode 128 with guests Joan LeMay & Alex Pappademas (illustrator & author of a great new Steely Dan book), and Jim Manion (WFHB co-founder, the DIY Project, true Bloomington Legend)
Jared and Mike have a big one going for you this week! In hour one, they’re joined live via satellite by illustrator Joan LeMay and author Alex Pappademas to discuss their new book, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan. Then, after midnight, they’re joined live in the studio by none other than Bloomington’s own Jim Manion to talk local music history and The DIY Project.
Episode 127 with no guest
What do you think “Chicotlplay” could possibly mean?? Tune in to this week’s Unspoken Requests to find out that Jared and Mike also do not know.
Episode 126 with guest Jared Thompson (The Comedy Attic, Limestone Comedy Fest, Caveat Emptor)
This week, Jared and Mike welcome Jared Thompson back to the show to briefly touch on his stakes in The Comedy Attic, Limestone Comedy Fest, and Caveat Emptor, in the midst of mostly talking about The Grateful Dead.
Episode 125 with guest Mike McAfee (Executive Director – “Visit Bloomington”)
Jared and Mike return to the studio with special guest Mike McAfee of “Visit Bloomington” to talk about the Bloomington Music Expo, the Cosmic Songwriter Festival, and much more (including the pricing structure of some local buffalo wings, believe it or not…)
Episode 124 with guests Cole Radrick (pro wrestler) & Asa Adams (amateur child)
In hour one, Jared and Mike interview professional wrestler, The King of Wreck Shit Mountain, The Raddy Daddy, Cole Radrick! In hour two, Jared, Mike, and Mike’s son, Asa, tell the harrowing tale of attending Cole’s most recent show in Spencer, IN.
Episode 123 with guest Chris Schlarb (Psychic Temple, BIG EGO)
“Hello, Operator? Get me California, USA!”
Jared and Mike are joined via long-distance phone call by none other than the legendary Chris Schlarb of Psychic Temple / BIG EGO studios & records fame!
Episode 122 (with no guest)
After an emotional two-week break full of high-highs and low-lows, Jared and Mike reconvene in the studio to jaw on and on about death, birth, music, and god knows what else.
Episode 121 with guest Kahler Willits (possibly the world’s #2 biggest Babyface fan)
It’s Wednesday night all over the world! Join Jared and Mike for this very special episode of Unspoken Requests where they take a deep dive into the musical world of Indiana’s own Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds thanks to the expertise of local musician and record store clerk, Kahler Willits.
Episode 120 with guests Ben Lumsdaine (again) and Anna & Aaron Denton (again)
As the old adage goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, make the unprecedented decision to have the same guest on your show two weeks in row!”. And it’s in that spirit that Jared and Mike have invited Ben Lumsdaine back onto the program! Only this time, he’s being lovingly supported and guided by old pals of Unspoken Requests, Anna and Aaron Denton.
Episode 119 with guest Ben Lumsdaine (Hollywood success story)
Jared and Mike are back in the studio once again! This go-round with Ben Lumsdaine, who is an accomplished drummer and record producer. But, they don’t really talk much about that stuff. Mostly, it’s about breakfast.
Episode 118 with guest Mat Alano-Martin (professional comedian)
Jared and Mike are up to their old tricks again, and this time they’re joined by professional comedian and old pal, Mat Alano-Martin, whose new comedy special, Tango In Philly, is available now on you tube dot com!
Episode 117 with no guest
After canceling last week’s recording at the 11th hour due to an illness – which would have featured a great guest, by the way – Jared and Mike have returned to the studio, germ free, and sadly, guest free. It’s still a pretty fun time, though!
Episode 116 with guest David Brown (piece-maker)
It’s Wednesday night, all over the world! This week, Jared and Mike welcome prolific songwriter, home-recordist, and hill person, David Brown, on to the show to discuss his fantastic new album, New Bird Sounds.
https://archive.org/download/ur-116-pv/UR%20116-PV.mp3
Episode 115 with no guest to speak of
Jared and Mike return to the studio, only to find that half the Penguin Point restaurant locations have been shuttered, AND that today is Lou Rawls’ birthday in Heaven.
Episode 114 with guest Stephen Deusner (author, journalist)
One-hundred-fourteen times Jared and Mike have done this show now, and unbelievably…it remains as fresh as ever! Tonight’s guest is none other than local music critic, journalist, and author, Stephen Deusner, who is joining us to talk about his new book, Where The Devil Don’t Stay: Traveling The South With The Drive-By Truckers.
Episode 113 with guests Busman’s Holiday (entertainment act)
Big wheel keep on toinin’, ya know? Jared and Mike have managed to pry themselves back into the studio; this time with special guests, Lewis and Addison Rogers of local world famous music entertainment act, Busman’s Holiday.
Episode 112 with no guests
After a month-long absence due to the novel coronavirus, Jared and Mike are back and weaker than ever!
Episode 111 with guests Damion (musician), and Aaron & Anna Denton (old friends)
Jared and Mike are here, and they’re not holding back, baby!! This go ’round, they talk to Damion, whose new hit record, “Special Interest”, is out now on the Earth Libraries label, as well as old pals Aaron & Anna Denton who both contributed to the album’s artwork.
Episode 110 with a visit to Gen Con
Jared and Mike hop into the van for this week’s episode to pay a visit to Gennifer Connelly. After that, they return to the studio to talk about pleasant memories.
Episode 109 with VANGELVIS pt. II
You won’t believe this, but Jared and Mike are BACK, BABY!
Episode 108 with guests Aaron & Anna Denton (guest co-hosts), Nile Arena (movie theater hours expert), and Rob Funkhouser (musician / artist / inventor)
This week, Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by Aaron & Anna Denton who help steer the ship while Nile Arena gets ambushed with a phone call, and Rob Funkhouser tells us about his brand new musical art installation in the state capital!
Episode 107 with guests Robert Newsome (The Atomic Elbow / Fluke) & Laura Stockwell (Fabuloso)
Jared and Mike have received an edict from the powers-that-be at WFHB and have been forced to change the format of the show from free-wheeling, abstract, Rock n Roll radio, to nonstop wall to wall Space Music. In an effort to keep things interesting, they also chat with Robert Newsome of the pro wrestling fanzine, The Atomic Elbow, and mini-comics and zine festival, Fluke, as well as Laura Stockwell from Bloomington’s own premiere improv troupe, Fabuloso!
Episode 106 With No Guest, Just Memories of Yesteryear
Jared and Mike are BACK, baby, but no one else is! This time around, Jared and Mike dig into the stack of albums that they bought on the last episode, and they reminisce about Jared’s time as the founder of The Village Green record shop in Muncie, IN. What do Drano® and Cowboy Boots have to do with any of this? Tune in and find out!
Episode 105 with no guest
Well folks, it finally happened. An A- episode. They can’t all be 100s, so this one is unfortunately a mere 98%. First, the guest had to reschedule. Then, the tenderloin restaurant was closed due to a lack of water. Then, the equipment failed. But, did that stop Jared and Mike? No! Should it have? You be the judge!!
Episode 104 with no guest at all!
Jared and Mike have returned to the studio once again, this time with no guest at all! Its WFHB fund drive season, and there are Unspoken Requests t-shirts to be had if you make a donation to the radio station. Tune in to episode 104 to find out how!!
Episode 103 with guests Alex Swartzentruber (poet), Miles Grimmer (friend of poet), and Izzy Jarvis (publisher, F.I.N.E. Editions)
It’s Wednesday night all over the world, again! Tonight, Jared and Mike welcome poet Alex Swartzentruber into the studio to celebrate the release of his new book, It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gulch. Alex brings his pal, contributor to the book, and podcast co-host, Miles Grimmer to join in the party, and we call publisher Izzy Jarvis to ask her how she got involved. It’s a whole Thing!
Episode 102 with guests Jacky Boy (rock band)
Episode 101 with guests Josh Brewer, Addison Rogers, Anna Powell Denton, Aaron Lowell Denton, & David Woodruff
Now that the 100-episode threshold has been crossed, the pressure is off and Jared and Mike have returned to their comfortable, laid back attitude of yore. Half of this episode takes place in a moving vehicle as Jared, Mike and the Gang head to Indianapolis to catch a movie!
EPISODE 100! with guests Call Screener Jack, Addison Rogers and an Open Phone Line!
They said it was a statistical impossibility. They said it could not be done. They said it should not be done. They did everything they could to stop us. To save us from ourselves. To prevent us from permanent embarrassing damage. But, against all odds, Jared and Mike have returned to the studio for the 100th time to bring you yet another fine episode of Unspoken Requests. In celebration of this fine achievement, Jared and Mike are joined for the first time ever by Call Screener Jack who is operating the brand new open phone lines, and old pal Addison Rogers stops by the studio to lend a hand.
Episode 99 with guest Laura Stockwell (Fabuloso)
Jared and Mike have once again – against all odds – returned to the studio. This time for episode number 99 with their special guest and friend, Laura Stockwell, of the fabulous Fabuloso long form improvisational comedy troupe.
Episode 98 with no guests
In the words of The Boss’ friend, local musician Johnny Cougar Mellencamp; It’s a Lonely ol Night here at Unspoken Requests. Jared and Mike play lots of music, take some listener questions, and luxuriate in the strange murky fluidity of this thing we call friendship.
Episode 97 with guest Jon Rogers (Hidin’ Music / Everything, Now! / DJJJ / Golden Moses)
Folks, you may not believe this, but Jared and Mike are BACK, BABY! This time, their guest is Hoosier celebrity, Jon Rogers, of Hidin’ Music, Everything, Now!, etc etc etc etc. There’s also some weird end-of-the-year experimentation going on in this episode that you’re going to love, I just know it.
Episode 96 with guest Jason Henn (Honey Radar)
It’s Wednesday night all over the world, again! This week, Jared and Mike welcome returning guest, Jason Henn, from experimental rock band Honey Radar, to talk about the legacy of Monkee Mike Nesmith, and the birthing class that he is right in the middle of. Jason’s birthing class, that is. Not Mike Nesmith’s. Although, the idea of Jason Henn attending a birthing class that’s taught by Mike Nesmith is pretty wild!
Episode 95 with guest Vic Berger IV (video artist, podcast host, musician)
Once again, believe it or not, Jared and Mike have returned to the studio for yet another gripping episode of unspoken Requests. This time, their guest is none other than legendary video artiste, Vic Berger IV. What a treat! Also, Jared gives Mike a cup with a filthy rude joke on it.
Episode 94 with guests Anna & Aaron Denton (recent vacationers)
Jared and Mike are back, baby, and its Wednesday Night All Over The World®! Does a horror film *have to* include a supernatural element? Are all James Bond movies called “007”? Is the Starbuck PSL the official PSL, or is “PSL” kinda like “Kleenex”? Anna & Aaron Denton help us get to these answers, and much more, on episode 94 of Unspoken Requests!
Episode 93 with guest Jack Andrews (Daguerreotype)
It’s an early morning for Jared and Mike but the show MUST go on (especially since it didn’t go on last time…). Jack Andrews joins them in the garage to discuss “1000 Times“, the new single from Daguerreotype!
Episode 92 with guests Bimbo Summit and It’s a Beautiful Day In The Gulch
It’s the inaugural meeting of Bloomington’s Night City Council. This town is about to be fixed, permanently.
Episode 91 with guests Mark Borchardt (filmmaker) and Joe Pera (TV Star)
After last week’s lively discussion with people who *show* movies, Jared and Mike decided it’d be a logical next step to speak with someone who *makes* movies. Enter American icon; Mark Borchardt. Mark fills us in on his daily routine, his in-progress film and script projects, and THEN we get genuine television star Joe Pera on the line to tell us about season three of his show, Joe Pera Talks With you, which ALSO features Mark Borchardt. Also, there’s a slim chance that Jared and Mike may be related to each other??
Episode 90 with guests David Carter, Josh Brewer, and Nile Arena (Cicada Cinema)
As everyone knows, the best way to engage with a visual medium is by listening to people talk about it on the radio, so this week, Jared and Mike are joined by local cinephiles, David Carter, Josh Brewer, and Nile Arena of Cicada Cinema to talk about The Movies®!
Episode 89 with guest Mat Alano-Martin (comedian / Limestone Comedy Festival)
Smooth sailing for Jared and Mike, now that the technology is 100% solved and will never be a problem ever again. Comedian Mat Alano-Martin enters the studio this time around to talk about the 2021 Limestone Comedy Festival, 9/11, and the untimely death of Rod Roddy.
Episode 88 with guests Dan Arnés (musician, filmmaker) & Mary Houlihan (comedian, painter, potential homeowner)
Listener, you may not believe this, but Jared and Mike are back in the studio juggling a brand new technical set up that they’ve never tried before, and it goes ok! Today’s guests include musician and filmmaker, Dan Arnés, who joins us to talk about his new album, Only, and it’s accompanying short film, and friend of the show, Mary Houlihan, who fills us in on her Painting Parties and adventures in home buying.
Episode 87 with guest Kate Long (Rodeola)
Jared and Mike return to the studio for another Wednesday night classic. This time, they’re joined by Kate Long of Rodeola to talk about her new album, Arlene.
https://archive.org/download/ur-87-podcast-version/UR%2087%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 86 with guest Liv Mershon (Bad Psychic)
Jared and Mike make their way to the studio in this harrowing return to normalcy. They’re joined this week by Liv Mershon, aka Bad Psychic, who tells them all about her new album, Seeing Things.
https://archive.org/download/ur-86-podcast-version/UR%2086%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 85 with guests Jeff Grant, David Woodruff, Zac Canale, and Aaron Denton (Tan Van Tour Talk / Mike Adams At His Honest Weight)
Jared and Mike are joined in the garage by Aaron Denton, Zac Canale, David Woodruff, and Jeff Grant after a failed attempt to schedule a post-vaccination Mike Adams At His Honest Weight band practice.
Episode 84 with guests Sumatics (Glenn Myers, Caleb Hickman), and David Woodruff
Jared and Mike are each now fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, but still susceptible to a wide variety of other maladies and illness as they gather together in the garage for episode 84. Today, they are joined by Bloomington’s hottest new band, Sumatics, (Glenn Myers and Caleb Hickman), and friend of the show, David Woodruff.
https://archive.org/download/ur-84-podcast-version/UR%2084%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 83 with guests Annie Cheek, Hayden Pedigo (musician, politician) and Big Baby Bruno (host of WFHB’s new show, Cryin’ Time)
Jared and Mike are joined in the garage by Jared’s wife Annie, who leads us into sweet oblivion with a guided meditative breathing exercise, Hayden Pedigo whose new movie is making the festival rounds, and Big Baby Bruno whose new show on WFHB is called Cryin’ Time.
https://archive.org/download/ur-83-podcast-version/UR%2083%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 82 with guests “Handyman” Joe Negri (Mr. Rogers Neighborhood), Arrow Adams (child), and Tim Gosnell (adult human man)
Half vaxxed, Jared and Mike have returned to the garage for another unbelievable episode of Unspoken Requests. This time, they get on the phone with legendary jazz guitarist and childhood hero, “Handyman” Joe Negri (yes! from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood!), Jared spins a bunch of wild novelty records, and Arrow Adams and Tim Gosnell drop in for brief surprise appearances.
https://archive.org/download/ur-82-podcast-version/UR%2082%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 81 with guests Anna Powell Denton & Aaron Lowell Denton
The weather is warming up, so Jared and Mike have returned to the garage, this time with their friends and guests, Anna Powell Denton (photographer) & Aaron Lowell Denton (designer).
https://archive.org/download/ur-81-podcast-version/UR%2081%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 80 with guests David Woodruff (Birthday Boy) and Southern correspondent Robert Newsome (The Atomic Elbow)
Jared is quadruple masked and locked in the bathroom. Mike is in the studio and shirtless. David is on the phone and also so is Robert. You won’t believe what happens next…
https://archive.org/download/ur-80-podcast-version/UR%2080%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 79 with guests Sarah, Izzy, and Dylan from the popular podcast, Bimbo Summit
Mike is in the studio wearing three masks, Jared is locked in the bathroom wearing a measly and dangerous two masks, and on the phone separated by distances of at least 6′ are Sarah, Izzy, and Dylan from Bimbo Summit. As an added bonus, Jared also uses the wonders of technology to add our pal Perry Shall to the telephone call (unbeknownst to him).
https://archive.org/download/ur-79-podcast-version/UR%2079%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 78 with guests Megan Koester (writer, comedian), Bethy Squires (writer, rug maker), Miles Grimmer & Alex Swartzentruber (It’s a Beautiful Day In The Gulch), and Janelle Beasley (Huell Howser fan)
Jared and Mike are back! This time, Jared is joined in the freezing cold garage by Janelle Beasley, Miles Grimmer & Alex Swartzentruber (It’s a Beautiful Day In The Gulch), while Mike is warm inside the studio. They’re all joined on the phone by Megan Koester and Bethy Squires, both of whom are in California and we can only assume are also warm and presumably barefoot in some kind of sand??
It’s (sort of) an Unspoken Requests tribute to Huell Howser!
https://archive.org/download/ur-78-podcast-version/UR%2078%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 77 with guests Rachel Lichtman (Network77) and Andrew Funkhouser (unapologetic podcaster)
Jared and Mike are back, and this time they’re in the studio/window/driveway COVID-safe setup again. For entertainment, they get on the horn with producer/writer/director, Rachel Lichtman of the fabulous and incredible Network77, and Andrew Funkhouser, host of a host of podcasts including; The Beverage Boys of Bloomington, Oh My Goss, and ‘Cast and the Curious.
https://archive.org/download/ur-77-podcast-version/UR%2077%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 76 with guests Aaron Lowell & Anna Powell Denton, and Addison Rogers
In lieu of their annual, taped-live-before-a-studio-audience holiday talk show event, Jared and Mike invite their co-conspirators Aaron Lowell Denton and Addison Rogers onto the show to reminisce, half-heartedly attempt a mock holiday extravaganza, and talk to Anna Powell Denton about secret recipes.
https://archive.org/download/ur-76-podcast-version/UR%2076%20Podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 75 with guests Dave Walter (Vulture Video) and Perry Shall (T-Shirt King)
Further displaying their ability to always remain one-step-ahead, Jared and Mike have returned to the garage. This time, with two of their favorite expert Weird World aficionados, Dave Walter (Vulture Video), and Perry Shall (T Shirt King)
https://archive.org/download/ur-75-podcast-version/UR%2075%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 74 with guest Chris Schlarb (Psychic Temple, Big Ego)
Jared has returned to the driveway and Mike to the studio as the temperatures have dropped and the COVID numbers climbed. What a crock. But, it’s not all bad, because Chris Schlarb is here to tell us all about record making, and to pontificate on the reason for music.
https://archive.org/download/ur-74-podcast-version/UR%2074%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 73 with guests Natalie Bainter, Will Claytor, and Jake Fogelnest
Jared and Mike have returned to the backyard, and a very smoky fire. In fact, its too smoky, frankly. Nevertheless, times are good, because they’re joined by none other than Bloomington comedian, Natalie Bainter, professional A/V geek and nerd, Will Claytor, and aspiring patreon millionaire, Jake Fogelnest, which is a very good time.
https://archive.org/download/ur-73-podcast-version/UR%2073%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 72 with guest Mr. Dr. Dill (actual doctor)
Jared is back! Tonight, he and Mike yakk with Mr. Dr. Dill, by all accounts an absolutely reliable and trustworthy real-life physician, but in this particular instance, a chaotic voice of madness on matters of great importance. They spend some time going through Mr. Dr.’s personal list of grievances and gripes regarding content from past episodes of Unspoken Requests right here on Unspoken Requests!
https://archive.org/download/ur-72-podcast-version/UR%2072%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 71 with no guests and no Jared…
We’re sorry in advance. Jared was called away at the 11th hour on a special adventure to be disclosed at a later date. In the meantime, Mike is pulling an “Episode 26”, and flying solo in a fit of panic and madness.
https://archive.org/download/ur-71-podcast-version/UR%2071%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 70 with guest Dan Coleman (Spirit of 68 Promotions, Junebug’s Joints)
Jared and Mike return to the garage where they are joined via cellular telephone by old friend and Bloomington concert promoter mainstay, Dan Coleman, to talk about the evolution of the music industry as he shifts into running a record label after years cutting his teeth in the live music business.
https://archive.org/download/ur-70-podcast-version/UR%2070%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 69 with guests Dylan Ettinger (Hasufel) & David Woodruff (David Woodruff)
In the backyard, around the fire for warmth, Jared and Mike welcome musicians Dylan Ettinger (of Hasufel) & David Woodruff (of David Woodruff) on the show to talk about their new albums.
https://archive.org/download/ur-69-podcast-version/UR%2069%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 68 with guests Janelle Beasley (Birder) & Miles Grimmer (Birdwatcher)
After a brief car-accident-initiated interruption, its off to the races for Jared and Mike with their very special guests, Janelle and Miles!
https://archive.org/download/ur-68-podcast-version/UR%2068%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 67 with guests Jim Zespy (Logan Arcade), Ed Blair (Holy Demon Army Zine Distro), and Owen Ashworth (Orindal Records, Advance Base)
It’s a virtual visit to Chicago, Ellinois, on this week’s episode. Jared and Mike ask Jim Zespy, Ed Blair, and Owen Ashworth what their top 3 favorite restaurants in Chicago are, and get nine different answers!
https://archive.org/download/ur-67-podcast-version/UR%2067%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 66 with guest Jonathan Richardson (Babies in the Bardo)
Jared and Mike are spread all across Mike’s garage to jaw for a bit before they welcome Bloomington music veteran, Jonathan Richardson (Soul in the Hole, Early Day Miners), to talk about his new album, Babies In The Bardo.
https://archive.org/download/ur-66-podcast-version/UR%2066%20Podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 65 with guests Sarah K. and Jordan P.
Jared and Mike are Covidspreading all across Mike’s back porch this time. That is to say, they’re Sitting Big, not actually spreading the disease (hopefully). And what’s more, they’re joined by sometimes-crime-correspondent and current co-host of the Bimbo Summit podcast, Sarah K., and also Jordan P. who is happily married to Sarah.
https://archive.org/download/ur-65-podcast-version/UR%2065%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 64 with guest Addison Rogers (Busman’s Holiday)
Another show during America’s colossal COVID-19 failure, another location! This time, Jared and Mike are spread across Mike’s garage and visited by none other than longtime friend of the show, Addison Rogers. There’s Moon Pie® talk, car-urination-apparatus talk, and Jared reveals to us the scariest, dumbest thing he’s ever done.
https://archive.org/download/ur-64-podcast-version/UR%2064%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 63 with no guest, just Jared’s field recording of the Enough Is Enough protest here in Bloomington
Jared and Mike are outside, safely distanced, where they recount their experiences at the Enough Is Enough Protest before playing lots of music then closing the show out with a field recording that Jared took amongst the crowd at the gathering.
https://archive.org/download/ur-63-2/UR%2063%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 62 with guest Dave Hill (comedian, author, musician)
You’re not gonna believe this, but Jared and Mike are STILL in quarantine. That’s right, its another classic DRIVEWAY EPISODE! This time, with special guest – comedian, author of books, and musician – Dave Hill!
https://archive.org/download/ur-62-podcast-version/UR%2062%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 61 with guests Gregg Turkington (Amarillo Records, Neil Hamburger), and Marc Masters (author, music journalist)
Still grappling with the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, Jared has pulled into Mike’s driveway where Mike has tossed a microphone out the studio window so Jared can record the show from the safety of his own car. Today’s show is a deep dive with Amarillo Records founder, Gregg Turkington, along with longtime fan and music journalist, Marc Masters.
https://archive.org/download/ur-61-podcast-version/UR%2061%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 60 with guest Jason Woodbury (Aquarium Drunkard, Media Worker)
Continuing their lifelong struggle with technology, Jared and Mike somehow manage to cobble together yet another episode of Unspoken Requests and, beyond all comprehension, it’s even better than ever! Jason Woodbury joins via telephone to talk about Radio Free Aquarium Drunkard, and life as a Media Worker in the time of coronavirus.
https://archive.org/download/ur-60-podcast-version/UR%2060%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 59 with guests Erin Tobey, Jeff Grant (Hopscotch Coffee), and Andrew Horton (Good Glass Records)
We’re in luck! Through the miracle of technology, Jared and Mike are still able to record their assinine ramblings and half-baked thoughts so you don’t have to go without during this historical time. They’re joined on today’s episode by local musicians, parents, and coffee makers, Erin Tobey & Jeff Grant, and then by parent and curator of electronic music record label, Good Glass Records, Andrew Horton.
https://archive.org/download/ur59podcastversion/UR%2059%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 58 with guests Laffing Gas and Frank Schweikhardt
So, the Pandemic’s in the news….
LIVE on tape from quarantine! It’s Unspoken REquests with Jared and Mike. Today’s guests are; Laffing Gas, whose new album – It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gulch – was just released last week, and Frank Schweikhardt, who takes us on an audio tour of his hometown, Van Buren, IN.
https://archive.org/download/ur58podcastversion/UR%2058%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 57 with guests Bethy Squires (author) and Justin Ishmael (toy maker)
After a bumpy start, Jared and Mike finally get their sea legs, more or less, and chat with Bethy Squires, TV writer and author of the new sci-fi novel, The Ant Queen & The Bounty Hunter, and Justin Ishmael, designer toy and collectibles maker at ISH.
https://archive.org/download/ur57podcastversion/UR%2057%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 56 with guests Adam Klopp (Choir Boy) and Scott Ferguson (Swan Wash)
Jared and Mike welcome Adam Klopp of Choir Boy to the show. They’re fans and they have a lot of gushing to do. Stick around to find out which Famous Major Label Rock Band® Adam borrowed a van from. Then, Scott Ferguson, of Swan Wash, pops by the studio for some silliness, shop talk, and soda pop discussion.
https://archive.org/download/ur56podcastversion/UR-56%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 55 with guest Jack Andrews
According to D.A.R.E., A Drug is “any substance, other than food, that effects the way your mind and body works”. On today’s episode, Jared and Mike welcome Jack Andrews back to the show for the food experience of a lifetime.
https://archive.org/download/ur55podcastversion/UR%2055%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Unspoken Requests Episode 54 with guests Owen Ashworth (Advance Base), Caleb (Sinai Vessel), and Robert Newsome (Atomic Elbow)
After a brief holiday break, Jared and Mike return with in-studio guests and touring musicians, Owen Ashworth (of Advance Base and Orindal Records) and Caleb (of Sinai Vessel). Then, newly minted Southern Correspondent, Robert Newsome (of The Atomic Elbow) calls in to give us what fer.
https://archive.org/download/ur54podcastversion/UR%2054%20-%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 53 with guests Joe Pera (Joe Pera Talks With You), Perry Shall (Hanukkah Expert), Mary Houlihan (Comedian, Painter), and Gregg Turkington (Neil Hamburger, On Cinema, Ant Man 1)
Now THIS is an action-packed show! Jared and Mike spend two hours on the phone yakking with the best of them. Joe Pera tells us all about season two of his fantastic and incredible television show, Joe Pera Talks With You. Perry Shall calls in to educate Jared and Mike on his family’s Hanukkah traditions. Comedian Mary Houlihan talks about her life as a painter, and the inimitable Gregg Turkington lets Jared and Mike eat up a whole hour of his time.
https://archive.org/download/ur53podcastversion/UR%2053%20Podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 52 with guest Brett Davis (comedian)
Jared and Mike welcome very funny and award-winning comedian, television and podcast host, Brett Davis onto the show to yak about stuff. Then, Jared plays a long Christmas Day field recording that he made inside of a Pizza King restaurant.
https://archive.org/download/ur522/UR%2052%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 51 with guests Perry Shall (t-shirt collector) and Izzy Jarvis (would-be fine-jeweler)
Jared and Mike welcome Philadelphia pat, Perry Shall, whose t-shirt collection is unmatched, and Bloomington ex-pat, Izzy Jarvis, whose artwork and printed matter can be found here, to the show!
https://archive.org/download/ur51podcastversion/UR%2051%20Podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 50 with guest Megan Koester (comedian, author)
For their 50th episode, Jared and Mike pull out all the stops. There’s daylight savings talk, the return of the immensely popular “One Accord Restaurant segment”, and a phone-based visit from very funny person and guest, Megan Koester!
https://archive.org/download/ur502/UR%2050%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 49 with guests “Major Entertainer” Mike Hickey and Sarah Kolodziej (www.crimespotlight.com)
Jared and Mike welcome the inimitable “Major Entertainer” Mike Hickey to talk about his new album, “Mike”, as well as a check-in with resident crime expert, Sarah Kolodziej of CrimeSpotlight.com
https://archive.org/download/ur49podcastversion/ur%2049%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 48 with guest Josh Ottum
Jared and Mike are together again, at long last. The bulk of this episode is spent chatting with Josh Ottum, whose new album, “California Scenario“, is very good! After that, Jared endlessly entertains Mike and keeps him on the edge of his seat by reading articles that he ink-jet-printed from http://www.newspapers.com
https://archive.org/download/ur481/UR%2048%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 46 with guests Miles Grimmer and Alex Swartzentruber (hosts of the podcast, “(It’s) A Beautiful Day In The Gulch”)
Jared and Mike welcome local podcast rivals Miles and Alex into the studio to air their grievances. A bonus thing to know about this episode, is that it sort of unofficially begins on an experimental, crossover episode of It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gulch that you can listen to here.
https://archive.org/download/ur46podcastversion/UR%2046%20podcast%20version.mp3
Episode 45 with guests Anna Powell Teeter and Aaron Lowell Denton
Jared and Mike welcome Anna and Aaron back to the show to talk about all kinds of things, including their evolution as professional artists, and family names, and MORE!
https://archive.org/download/ur45podcastversion/UR%2045%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 44 with guest Addison Rogers (Bargain Hunter)
Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by old pal Addison Rogers, who is on the hunt for a new car. So, we open up the request lines and allow people to call in and attempt to sell him their cars. It goes well!
https://archive.org/download/ur442/UR%2044%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 43 with guests Kari Jorgensen (Bobo) and Stone Irr
Jared and Mike are very happy to welcome two bloomington expat musicians to the show. Kari Jorgensen is Bobo and we talk about her new music, her life of traveling, her writing process and life in the west. Stone Irr is Stone Irr and he has a brand new record coming out on Darling Recordings. We talk about that, how he made it, and the current state of commercial jingle making in 2019.
https://archive.org/download/ur43podcastversion/UR%2043%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 42 with guests Amy O (Girls Rock Bloomington) and Dave Walter (Vulture Video)
God, it feels good to be back! Jared and Mike are joined in the studio this week by two Bloomington luminaries; Amy O, who’s here to talk about her music and the brand new Girls Rock Bloomington summer camp, and Dave Walter, master storyteller and proprietor of Bloomington’s last and best video rental shop, Vulture Video!
https://archive.org/download/UR42PodcastVersion/UR%2042%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 41 with guest Jon (USPS Letter Carrier)
Jared and Mike welcome an old friend with a new job. Jon is a USPS Letter Carrier in northeast Ohio and on this episode of Unspoken Requests they tackle the hard truths and answer burning questions about being a mail carrier in the US in 2019.
https://archive.org/download/UR41PodcastVersion/UR%2041%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 40 with guests Mat Alano-Martin (comedian) and Steve Marino (songwriter)
Jared and Mike are still very happy to be back from their break. On this, the show’s 40th episode, we go in deep on the Limestone Comedy Festival with co-Fat Cat, Mat Alano-Martin, Jared and Mike get a bluffer’s guide crash course on Game of Thrones, and Steve Marino drops by to talk about his brand new album, Fluff.
https://archive.org/download/UR40PodcastVersion/UR%2040%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 39 – Jared in Hawaii
Jared and Mike are finally together again after that period of reflection while the 24-hour marathon played out. They spend some time catching up, but also Jared goes to Hawaii.
https://archive.org/download/UR39PodcastVersion/UR%2039%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 38 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 12 (Hours 23 & 24) -with guests Nathan Vollmar (accountant), Chris Schlarb (producer), Frank Schweikhardt (musician), Jessica Adams (breadwinner),and James Mann (uber driver)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
It’s the GRAND FINALE! Hours 23 and 24 in our 24 hour marathon. It’s all been building up and leading to this, and you won’t believe what happens. Jared and Mike can barely drag themselves across the finish line, but luckily – with the help of some very special friends – they make it to the 24 hour mark and complete this monumental achievement. Special thanks to EVERYONE who came by during the 24 hour recording marathon and made it more of a fun thing and a little bit less of a torture. We’ll be back in two weeks with brand new, timely, and (somewhat more) coherent episode of Unspoken Requests!
https://archive.org/download/UR382/UR%2038%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 37 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 11 (Hours 21 & 22) -with guests Jeff Grant (entrepreneur), Nathan Vollmar (accountant), Erin Tobey (musician), Jody Grant (child), Frank and Vera Schweikhardt (father and child), Addison Rogers (ne’er do well), Kim Naeseth (cat owner), Michael Barton (synth builder), and Mary Houlihan (comedian)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
It’s the penultimate episode in our 24 hour marathon and all kinds of buddies really start coming out of the woodwork to help drag our bodies across the finish line. There are many guests on this episode, Jared’s voice is failing, and Mike’s mind is deteriorating, but somehow it is NOT complete chaos and we even learn a thing or two.
https://archive.org/download/UR37PodcastVersion/UR%2037%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 36 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 10 (Hours 19 & 20) -with guests Jessica Adams and Jason P. Woodbury (music journalist)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
The end is in sight! Jared and Mike are barely holding it together as Mike’s family – who needs him – infiltrates the studio to keep the fellas awake and alert. We get to hear a little more ClusterFunk®, AND we have a lengthy conversation with our accomplished pal from Phoenix, music critic and journalist, Jason P. Woodbury.
https://archive.org/download/UR36PODCASTVERSION/UR%2036%20PODCAST%20VERSION.mp3
Episode 35 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 9 (Hours 17 & 18) -with guests Michelle Gottschlich (writer), Brad Sanders (music journalist), Glenn Myers (musician), and Clare O’Kane (comedian)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
It’s time for ANOTHER Unspoken Requests FIRST; our first ever LIVE IN-STUDIO MUSICAL PERFORMANCE! Our old pal Glenn Myers stops by to entertain us and you with live music while Jared and Mike take a minute to scarf down some food. But, before that you’ll hear from writer and poet Michelle Gottschlich, Heavy Metal journalist/music industry worker Brad Sanders, and after that, comedian Clare O’Kane. PACKED WITH ACTION!
https://archive.org/download/UR35PodcastVersion/UR%2035%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 34 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 8 (Hours 15 & 16) -with guests Tyler Damon (drummer), Scott Hatch (Burnt Toast Vinyl), and Gregg Gethard (comedian)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
It’s an Unspoken Requests first; an international phone call! We talk to our old pal Tyler Damon about the intricacies and nuances of performing challenging, avant garde music. It’s the perfect conversation for hour 15 in a marathon recording session. After that, we get a call from Burnt Toast Vinyl label boss, Scott Hatch, and then we wrap things up talking to Financial Guru Gregg Gethard about how to become filthy stinking rich. It’s easy!
https://archive.org/download/UR342/UR%2034%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 33 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 7 (Hours 13 & 14) -with guest James Mann (bus driver) and Rob Stockwell (operations manager)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
The sun continues to rise as Jared and Mike return with special guests James Mann and Rob Stockwell. James casts aspersions and doubts on our 24-hour marathon. Did it actually happen? Is it a hoax? Who knows! But then Rob comes in to change the subject and talk turkey. That’s when it gets good!
https://archive.org/download/UR332/UR%2033%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 32 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 6 (Hours 11 & 12) -with guest James Mann (bus driver)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
Our second wind is here! Against all odds, Jared and Mike manage to muster up enough energy for a rally as they cross over the halfway point in this – their greatest ever achievement. In a twist of fate, they’re joined in the studio by surprise guest James Mann, professional bus driver and The Beatles expert. All hate mail and rebuttals to any of James’ opinions can be directed to our email address.
https://archive.org/download/UR322/UR%2032%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 31 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 5 (Hours 9 & 10) -with guest David Woodruff (artist)
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
It’s part 5 and we hit our first brick wall! All of the lively energy and talkative friends from part 4 have left the room and headed for bed. Thankfully, David Woodruff shows up just in the nick of time to help Jared and Mike keep this thing afloat. The conversations meander, thoughts and sentences begin without ending, we’re in physical pain, and we’re groggy. Is this our finest episode yet? Yes, probably!
https://archive.org/download/UR31PodcastVersion/UR%2031%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 30 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 4 (Hours 7 & 8) -with guests Jake Fogelnest, Nile Arena, Janelle Beasley, Miles Grimmer, Tim Smiley, Steve Marino, and Mark Edlin
This is part 4, and to the best of my knowledge these are the illuminating guests we had on our 7th and 8th hours into this nutty thing where we discussed things like electric scooters, the Batman Forever Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, ebay, and more:
Nile Arena – comedian, actor
Janelle Beasley – artist, animal rehabilitator
Miles Grimmer – meme poster, comedian, musician
Tim Smiley – sound engineer
Steve Marino – musician
Mark Edlin – musician
Jake Fogelnest – American satirist
https://archive.org/download/UR302/UR%2030%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 29 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 3 -with guests David Orr, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Torlando Hakes, Nile Arena, Janelle Beasley, Miles Grimmer, Tim Smiley, Steve Marino and Mark Edlin
This is part 3, and less important than what we talk about – which is VERY important – is the sheer number of guests we manage to pack into these two hours. It’s a real fun gang and we talk about Shrekspertise®, Parrotheadedness, Christmas music, how big an order is too big for one person to make at Taco Bell, and much more. Guests include:
David Orr – designer, musician
Jason Gore – radio producer, writer, comedian
Pat Byrne – radio host and comedian
Torlando Hakes – professional painter
Nile Arena – comedian, actor
Janelle Beasley – artist, animal rehabilitator
Miles Grimmer – meme poster, comedian, musican
Tim Smiley – sound engineer
Steve Marino – musician
Mark Edlin – musician
https://archive.org/download/UR292/UR%2029%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 28 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 2 -with guests Annie Cheek, Jack Andrews, Rick V., Asa Adams, and David Orr
Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests in one long recording session, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
This is part 2, in which is discussed; pretzels (duh), are Fritos® the same as Lays®, the invention of ice cream cones, familial neglect, famous frogs, Ernest P. Worrell, conspiracy theories, liner notes, intellectual property, dedication to the dis, and much much more!
https://archive.org/download/UR281/UR%2028%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 27 – 24 Hour Marathon Part 1 -with guests Annie Cheek & Jack Andrews
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Jared & Mike’s Unspoken Requests 24-hour Marathon Recording Session is On The Air! For some reason, on November 9th, 2018, Jared and Mike decided to record 24 hours of Unspoken Requests, which will now be broken into 12 new episodes delivered to you one at a time, every two weeks, over the next 6 months.
This is part 1, where Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by Annie Cheek – who prepares them for their Marathon by leading them in a guided relaxation exercise – and Jack Andrews – who came on to talk about conspiracy theories, but they keep getting sidetracked, so hopefully they’ll get around to it in a forthcoming episode? But, will they?? Keep listening to find out!
https://archive.org/download/UR27124hrpt1/UR%2027_24hrpt1%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 26 – with no guest
The mouse broke this morning, so there’s no computer. This entire episode is recorded on 40+ year-old used cassette tapes that Mike bought on ebay. Also, Mike is stuck at work, so Jared is flying solo and it’s a WiLd RiDe! The whole thing is held together with duct tape and chewing gum, but Jared really pulls it together and makes maybe our best episode yet? Find out for yourself by listening right now!
https://archive.org/download/UR26PodcastVersion/UR%2026%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 25 with guests Bethy Squires (Hollywood writer) and Colin Jenkins (student)
Jared and Mike are back to their old tricks with very special guests (and Bloomington expats) Bethy Squires and Colin Jenkins in the stu. Bethy is a writer in Los Angeles who currently works for Vulture and Adam Ruins Everything. Colin is studying radio production and also makes records as Canid. It sure feels good to laugh (…sigh…)
https://archive.org/download/UR252/UR%2025%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 24 with guests Robert Newsome (The Atomic Elbow) and Sarah Kolodziej (CrimeSpotlight.com)
Now, THIS is an action-packed show! Jared and Mike spend almost the entire 2 hours talking to two extremely interesting and charismatic folks; Robert Newsome, from pitch perfect pro wrestling fanzine, “The Atomic Elbow“, calls in for hour one, while Bloomington expat and horrifying gruesome crime expert, Sarah Kolodziej from www.CrimeSpotlight.com, calls in for hour two. I told you, it’s packed!
https://archive.org/download/UR242/UR%2024%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 23 – with No Guest (although technically there is a baby in the studio)
Jared is back, baby! There was a lot of catching up to do after Jared’s trip abroad, so he and Mike spend this episode talking about Iceland, culture shock, geothermal death pools, Mars Attacks®, Jared’s inconveniencing vacation habits, and even more!
https://archive.org/download/UR232/UR%2023%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 22 with guest Jessica Adams
Jared is out of the country, so Mike recruits his wife, Jessica, to co-host the show this week. It goes well! They mostly reminisce, talk about Jared, and then invent a cutting-edge new Smart Device® for vaping, listening to podcasts, and extracting human breast milk all at once!
https://archive.org/download/UR22PodcastVersion_201809/UR%2022%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 21 – with guest Owen Ashworth (Advance Base)
Jared and Mike are joined this week via cellular telephone by the great Owen Ashworth of Advance Base and Orindal Records. In addition to discussing the first time each of them consciously desired GrapeNuts®, they also go in hard on Owen’s fantastic brand new record, Animal Companionship.
https://archive.org/download/UR21PodcastVersion/UR%2021%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 20 – with guests Kristin Londergan (Herbalist) and David J. Woodruff (Artist)
It’s 1am on a school night… do you know where your children are? If you’re the parents of Kristin Londergan (Radiant Health Ayurveda) and/or David Woodruff (Davidjwoodruff.com), then you know they’re right here, having the time of their lives! We talk herbs, we do a tarot, we try to make David talk about his art. It’s a heck of a time, and we all likely leave possessed by worldly demons. Tune in to find out!
https://archive.org/download/UR202/UR%2020%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 19 – with guests Addison Rogers and Naomi O’Donnell
Our old pal, Addison Rogers, is back. But this time, we are not in the studio. We’re barreling down the highway in Mike’s van on our way to Columbus, IN for Addison to take a look at a car he found for sale on the internet which he has no intention of purchasing. Thankfully, our very funny and charming friend, Naomi O’Donnell has agreed to join us for the trip, which dramatically eases the tension and makes the outing bearable.
https://archive.org/download/UR19PodcastVersion/UR%2019%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 18 – with guests Kathryn Baczeski and Chad Serhal
Tonight, Jared and Mike welcome the artists Katie Baczeski and Chad Serhal into the studio. Art is discussed. Turns out, Mike and Chad are CHEAP, Katie is not for sale, and Jared fell asleep. Horses, music, lawyers…they really cover it all, pretty much.
https://archive.org/download/UR18PodcastVersion/UR%2018%20Podcast%20Version.mp3
Episode 16 – with guests Janelle Beasley & Miles Grimmer
Janelle Beasley and Miles Grimmer join Jared and Mike in the studio to discuss global warming’s effect on reptilian megafauna, Miles’ burgeoning meme career, and Janelle’s experience at a wildlife rehab center.
Episode 15 – with guest Addison Rogers (Fabuloso)
The ever wonderful Addison Rogers stops by the studio for a real wild ride. He brings a cooler of likely skunked beer, and two giant bags of M*Donald’s french fries which we fail to get to until it’s much too late and they have become disgusting. Otherwise we wax on a variety of illuminating topics!
Episode 14 – with no guest
No guest at all today, I guess we’ll just eat worms!
Episode 13 – with guest Jared Thompson (The Comedy Attic)
Comedy expert and club owner, Jared Thompson, of the Comedy Attic joins Jared and Mike in the studio for a rip-roaring, hilarious, laff riot of a conversation. They discuss his tattoos, cartoon reels, movie expertise, Mike’s haunted house, and much more.
Episode 12 – with guest Ben Lumsdaine (Musician)
Living Legend, Ben Lumsdaine joins Jared and Mike in the studio to talk about diapers, local Jazz® residency “Call & Response”, electronical cigarettes, TV show themes, and even more!
Episode 11 – with guests David Orr (Blue Aster Studio) and Asa Adams (child)
It’s Easter Sunday and Mike’s son is a picky eater and he doesn’t even know “All Star” by Smash Mouth. He bails on the show pretty quickly, but not before he gets to pick David Orr’s brain about paleo-art, which leads us into a riveting conversation about his life and work.
Episode 10 – with guest Nathan Vollmar (Accountant)
Jared and Mike are joined today by their accountant friend, Nathan Vollmar, who also happens to be a drummer and a music biz insider. They mostly just chomp pretzels through the entire episode and rudely talk with their mouths full.
Episode 9 – with guests Anna Powell Teeter (Photographer) and Aaron Denton (Designer)
Jared and Mike welcome old pals Anna Teeter and Aaron Denton into the studio to tell stories about calling the cops on drunk drivers on Super Bowl Sunday, closing K-Marts, their respective creative careers, and life as a freelancer.
Episode 8 – with guest Box Brown (NYT Best-Selling Author)
Against all odds, Jared and Mike have managed to convinced comic artist and New York Times Best Selling Author, Box Brown, to join them – not only for dinner – but for a two hour conversation in the studio. It goes great! They talk about Box’s new Andy Kaufman book, his previous work, and loads of pro wrestling.
Episode 7 – with guest Josh Brewer (Cicada Cinema)
Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by Josh Brewer of Cicada Cinema®, local curators of pop-up style feature film screenings and delightful cinematic events. They also talk about Josh’s recent cross-country bicycling trip and being trapped in close proximity to uninteresting people, among other things!
Episode 6 – with no guest
Once again, Jared and Mike failed to attract a guest for whatever reason (last minute scheduling, bad personalities, personal grudges, what have you), so it’s just the two of them yammering on endlessly in some kind of very entertaining corn fed Hoosier dough boy feedback loop.
Episode 5 – with guest Zack Melton (Snack Mountain)
Today’s guest is Jared’s brother-in-law, Zack Melton. He’s a musician and songwriter, and most recently an academic working in Iceland to uncover terrifying lines between Norse Mythology and Far Right Extremism.
Episode 4 – with guest Steve Marino (Jacky Boy)
Jared and Mike are joined today by Steve Marino of Jacky Boy. We talk about Jacky Boy’s new record, Jim Carrey’s “The Mask”, Longmont Potion Castle, Voices of Death, and more!
Episode 3 – with no guests
There is no guest in the studio for this episode. It’s just Jared and Mike yakking on and on about things that only they could possibly care about.
https://archive.org/download/02UnspokenRequestsEp003Part220171016/Ur3Podcast.mp3
Episode 2 – with guest Lewis Rogers (Busman’s Holiday)
Jared and Mike have a sit down with Lewis Rogers of Busman’s Holiday in the present to talk about the past and future
https://archive.org/download/02UnspokenRequestsEp002Part220170829/Ur2Podcast.mp3
Episode 1 with Guests Jason Henn (Honey Radar) and Billy Stines (Third Uncle Records)
Jason Henn drops by the studio to talk about what’s going on with his band, Honey Radar, and just when we start to bad-mouth his record label, Third Uncle Records, the owner, Billy Stines, walks through the door and we have to change the subject real quick.
https://archive.org/download/01UnspokenRequestsEp001Part120170815/Ur1Podcast.mp3
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Unspoken Requests 